Cost Control Lead (00559)

PMA Consultants; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medium is seeking a Cost Control Lead for a data center project in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan. The role involves leading cost control activities, including budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring projects align with financial objectives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years' experience in cost accounting, along with strong communication skills. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on construction cost accounting experience.
• Demonstrated capability with applicable software programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost control, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee vendor contracts and change order management.
• Review and produce project controls reports.
• Monitor and drive contractor adherence to project controls specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost models and reporting dashboards.
• Collaborate with teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Cost accounting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Applicable software programs

Job description

PMA is currently seeking acost control lead for an exclusive assignment on-site at a client’s facility in MI. In this role, you will perform project financial planning, administration, and forecasting duties for a data center project. As a key member of the project management team, will analyze accruals, invoices, variances, and cost accounting for materials and labor and develop and implement standard cost processes and practices to ensure design and construction projects are performed within approved budgets.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost control, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure alignment with owner financial objectives.
• Oversee vendor contracts and change order management to optimize capital expenditures while maintaining project quality and project schedule.
• Review and produce project controls reports that provide clear, concise, in some cases summarized, and easily understood progress by all stakeholders.
• Monitor and drive the contractor’s adherence to the project controls specifications. Review, analyze and recommend solutions to any variances from the specifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost models, benchmarks, and reporting dashboards to provide transparent, data-driven insights to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities, mitigate financial risks, and enforce cost discipline across all project phases.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering, construction management, accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of related experience is required.
• Hands‑on construction cost accounting experience is required.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills required.
• Demonstrated capability with applicable software programs required.
• Applicable professional certifications are preferred.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.